Senior Accountant

Location:

Arlington, VA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Department:

Operations

Description:

As part of the Finance Department in the Operations Division, the Senior Accountant has responsibility for initiating, monitoring and managing NatureServeís accounting activities. The Senior Accountant is the lead staff person in charge of the organizationís daily accounting activities including financial reporting, G/L, A/R, A/P, and Payroll. The Senior Accountant also assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the following finance functions: audit, budget, grants & contracts administration, investment, policy & procedure development, and treasury. Daily work requires extensive contact with NatureServe staff at all levels and thus, an ability to provide excellent service across the organization to a diverse array of operating units.

6. Manage and improve the finance & accounting systems and processes to support the needs of the organization. This includes the updates, implementation, troubleshooting and oversight of a computerized accounting and financial reporting system, as well the updating of accounting instructions policies and procedures for the organization.

8. Assist the CFO in delivering, presenting and interpreting financial reports and data to various internal and external users. This includes the development of reporting methods, processes and tools as well as preparing financial analysis and conducting training.

9. Maintain primary contact and assist in the oversight of various financial vendors including: audit, banking, and payroll.

10. Work in conjunction with the CFO and the Grants and Contracts Manager in implementing processes required to administer federal grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, including indirect cost rate and audit standards.

11. Oversee the organizationís various statutory filings including financial reports to federal and private grantor agencies, IRS, and annual property and business tax returns.

12. Assist the CFO and the Operations staff in conducting the annual budget and audit processes.

13. Fill in for the CFO, when needed, in all financial forums.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelorís degree in accounting or finance and five years of professional experience

2. Minimum of two years professional experience at the senior accountant level.